Diploma 

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the job market should be excellent for dental assistants.* In fact, dental assistant is one of the fastest-growing occupations, with predicted job growth at more than 42 percent through 2014.† In order to devote more time to complex procedures, dentists are expected to hire more dental assistants. Kaplan College can provide the education and training you need to enter this promising field. We offer classes both in the mornings and afternoons so you have the flexibility to meet the demands of your family, work, and education.

 Program Objectives 

The objective of the dental assistant program is to prepare you to work as an integral member of the dental health team to perform chairside assisting and related office and lab procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Before you graduate, you will be required to complete a 300-hour externship at a general dental office clinic, hospital, or other dental facility where you can actively participate in patient care.

 Career Opportunities 

When you graduate from Kaplan College with your dental assistant diploma, you can apply for an entry-level position in dental group practices, public and private hospitals, public health institutions, clinics, dental insurance agencies, and for dental product distributors. Dental assistants can continue to grow in their careers and become office managers, enter a dental sales position, or obtain a position at a research facility or insurance company.


Individuals are required to obtain certification in radiology from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners in order to perform dental x-rays in Texas. The program will assist students in preparing for the exams required for this radiology certification.‡

  

 

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.

† Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2006-2007 Edition.

‡ However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.